MAP: Prairie Dryness, Drought Improves Markedly in July

Some drought and abnormal dryness continues to linger, but the month of July brought substantial relief to many Prairie areas that were badly in need of moisture.

Alberta Yield Estimates Mixed Compared to a Year Earlier

Average yields for major crops in Alberta are expected mixed compared to a year earlier, with poorer results in the south generally undermining better crops in the central and northern regions.

Saskatchewan Harvest Presently Underway

Although most crops still need several weeks to mature, harvest is getting started in parts of Saskatchewan.

U.S. Farm Loan Delinquencies, Bankruptcies Rising

Average Saskatchewan Pulse Yields Expected

After a difficult start amid overly dry conditions, pulse crops in the No. 1 production province of Saskatchewan have now largely bounced back to the point where mostly typical yields are expected.

Map: Fall Forecast Suggests Early U.S. Frost Risk

Hay Supplies Tightening on Both Sides of Border

Hay supplies are shaping up to be tight on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border this year.

Map: Sharp Differences in Prairie Crop Conditions, Depending on Rainfall

Mostly Steady Price Outlook for Lentils

With better production prospects and plenty of old-crop carryover, Prairie lentil prices are expected to remain mostly steady heading into the 2019-20 marketing year.

European Commission grants grain import approval for Syngenta Agrisure Duracade® corn trait

Heavy Downpours Causing Crop Disease Headaches

Map: Areas of Ontario Now Turning Too Dry

Areas of Ontario are now turning uncomfortably dry, just weeks after producers were struggling to get their crops planted amid unrelenting rain.

Prairie Old-Crop Barley Prices Down Sharply

Recent rain and improving crop conditions have knocked old-crop Prairie feed barley prices sharply lower.